The Fermi Paradox and the Aurora Effect: Exo-civilization Settlement, Expansion, and Steady States

@article{CarrollNellenback2019TheFP,
  title={The Fermi Paradox and the Aurora Effect: Exo-civilization Settlement, Expansion, and Steady States},
  author={J. Carroll-Nellenback and A. Frank and J. Wright and C. Scharf},
  journal={The Astronomical Journal},
  year={2019},
  volume={158},
  pages={117}
}
  • J. Carroll-Nellenback, A. Frank, +1 author C. Scharf
  • Published 2019
  • Physics
  • The Astronomical Journal
    • We model the settlement of the galaxy by space-faring civilizations in order to address issues related to the Fermi Paradox. We explore the problem in a way that avoids assumptions about the intent and motivation of any exo-civilization seeking to settle other planetary systems. We first consider the speed of an advancing settlement via probes of finite velocity and range to determine if the galaxy can become inhabited with space-faring civilizations on timescales shorter than its age. We also… CONTINUE READING
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